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      Question

      The Headcount Ratio (percentage of people below poverty

      line) falls, but the Poverty Gap Index rises. This situation indicates:Β 
      A Number of poor decreases, but those remaining are much deeper in poverty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Number of poor increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C All poor people moved above poverty line Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Inequality decreased Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E HDI improved automatically Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Headcount ratio down means fewer poor. But poverty gap up means the remaining poor are extremely poor (farther below the line). This can happen in uneven growth.

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